Kate Lloyd's Blog, page 17

Best Hours of the Day

After brushing my teeth and slipping into PJs, I love to bolster up pillows and snuggle into bed with a book. I notice what a good mood I’m in, even if the day hasn’t been all that great. But reading in bed is such a treat I can’t help smiling no matter how tired I am. Whatever I left undone, I’ll tackle in the morning.

The middle of the night is not my favorite time as I’m not the greatest sleeper. Adequate sleep is essential. I’ve heard all kinds of advice about how to get back into the dre...

Kate’s Favorite Pics!

Horse and Old Order Amish buggy watching the sunset in Lancaster County.

I always enjoy browsing through Amish owned Riehl’s Quilts and Crafts in Leola, PA!
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One of my favorite bends in the road in Lancaster County.

I’ve never tried cider doughnuts. Don’t they sound good?

Congratulations to Sparkle, winner of a copy of Anna’s Healing, by Vannetta Chapman, paperback or ebook!

Thank you to everyone who visited my blog and entered to win.

Guest Post from Vannetta Chapman

PLEASE WELCOME VANNETTA CHAPMAN!

Thanks so much for allowing me to visit your blog! Today I wanted to talk about Project Linus, a big part of this story and a wonderful organization that we are supporting through the release of Anna’s Healing.

In my story, a young woman is tragically injured in an accident. When she finds herself a paraplegic she first goes through denial, then anger, and finally depression. She knows that God has a plan for her life, but she couldn’t imagine what it is. She...

Kate’s Favorite Pics!

Always a thrill to see an Old Order Amish Farmer gathering bails of hay in Lancaster County!

When I saw the sun dipping in the distance I set off for a long worthwhile walk!

Delightful to find a quilt by my Amish friend Emma Stoltzfus at Riehl’s in Leola, PA!

Amish children playing outside their one-room school-house during recess.

Congratulations to Emilie H., winner of the exquisite Amish-made hand–quilted Star Pattern Table Runner made in Lancaster County, PA, plus one signed book from...

I Miss Manners

Out on a stroll recently, I stepped through a narrow walkway leading to the neighborhood park and came face-to-face with a man with a large dog that woofed. “He usually doesn’t bark,” the man said, “you scared him.” Instead of giving me a moment to step past them, the man said, “We need to get by,” and pressed forward, bumping against me in a way I found rude. At least his dog didn’t jump on me. Good manners are essential for canines too.

Much as I love dogs, please don’t let your intensely,...

Kate’s Favorite Pics!

When out walking, I admire seats and benches.

Manyare inviting and charming.

Some make dramatic a statement.

A few are tucked away, almost camouflaged.

Others are grand and luxurious, but I resist testing them out.

Congratulations to Donna Harmon, winner of the Amish-made tea towel and potholder, and a signed copy of one novel from The Legacy of Lancaster Trilogy: CBA bestseller Leaving Lancaster, Pennsylvania Patchwork, or Forever Amish!

Thank you to everyone who left a delightful comment...

Sense of Smell Triggers Memories

When my friend author Kathleen Kohler told me she was going to bake a peach cobbler my taste buds went on high alert and my mind somersaulted to my past as I recalled the succulent fragrance of my mother canning peaches from our tree.

I imagined my friend Kathleen later extracting her steamy cobbler from her oven: the aroma of bubbling peaches and warm dough filling her kitchen. Peach pies I’d eaten decades ago danced through my mind and my mouth salivated.

Photo and mouth-watering peach cobb...

Kate’s Favorite Pics!

Up at the beach after a recent storm.

The high winds and waves slashed this boat in half. Many boats were lost; ours was safe onshore.

Glowering clouds threatened another storm, buttheyreceded.

Clam shell on serene sand when tide went out.

Please help me congratulate Lisa Peet, Blog Giveaway winner of the Amish-made Shop-N-Tote from Lancaster County, plus a signed copy of one book from The Legacy of Lancaster Trilogy: her choice of CBA bestseller Leaving Lancaster, Pennsylvania Patchwork, or...

Circulating Letters

Yesterday, I wandered next door to chat with a neighbor. Minutes later in her kitchen, I mentioned how I’d recently met a distant relative from New York State for the first time. In retrospect, I realized I’d forgotten to ask that person if they’d attended the same Quakerboarding and day schoolin Pennsylvania as did my mother and her sister, and later a cousin.

My neighbor mentioned her grandmother’s twelve-sibling circle letter. A large family, so each had to use thin paper to fit a dozen le...

Kate’s Favorite Pics!

Snooping around our neighbors’ cabins up at the beach is fun!

Congratulations to Barbara Whalen, winner of the two Amish-made potholders from Lancaster County, plus a signed copy of one book from the Legacy of Lancaster Trilogy: her choice of CBA winners Leaving Lancaster, its sequel, Pennsylvania Patchwork, or Forever Amish!

Thanks to all who left a comment. Most enjoyable reading for me. Come back again soon!